Fed up with interference? Psychologists say there’s a reason why, and a leading communications expert claims there are FBI-approved ways to prevent and redirect interruptions. “There are typically two ...

People who make every conversation about themselves use phrases like 'wait' and 'back to what I was saying' when they interrupt their friends.

Dear Eric: While my son and daughter-in-law are raising their children quite differently than how I parented, I feel they are loving and caring, and I have expressed my support to them. However, there ...

People who consistently interrupt others when they are talking are often perceived as rude or inconsiderate. We assume they just have bad manners, but sometimes the disruptions are caused by deep ...

Dear Eric: My husband and I live in a beautiful, gated community with wonderful neighbors. Recently the home next door to us sold and new neighbors moved in. The new neighbors are a very friendly ...

Interruptions are one of the most egregious communication violations—but not all stem from the same place. It’s possible someone’s cutting in because they’re neurodivergent, for example, and “have a ...

Extroversion exists on a continuum, and very high levels can create challenges. At extreme levels, extroversion may lead to ...

Dear Eric: I have been married to a wonderful woman for many years. She is educated and has many years of practical experience. But if there is anything that makes me “bite the bullet” it’s her ...